Find out how popular the last name Panopio is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Panopio.

Panopio, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Panopio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panopio in America

Panopio is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panopio surname appeared 211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Panopio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panopio to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Panopio

The surname PANOPIO is of Greek origin, dating back to the Byzantine era. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "panoply," which means a complete suit of armor or defensive covering. This suggests that the name may have been associated with soldiers, knights, or warriors during the Byzantine period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PANOPIO can be found in the Byzantine military records from the 10th century AD. These records mention a soldier named Ioannis PANOPIO, who served in the Byzantine army under Emperor Basil II, also known as the "Bulgar-Slayer." Ioannis PANOPIO was said to have distinguished himself in battles against the Bulgarians.

In the 12th century, a manuscript from the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos mentions a monk named Georgios PANOPIO, who was a renowned calligrapher and scribe. His work in preserving ancient texts and manuscripts contributed to the preservation of Greek literature and culture during the Middle Ages.

The surname PANOPIO can also be traced to the island of Crete, where it is believed to have originated from the village of Panopio, located in the Rethymno region. This village's name is derived from the Greek word "panoply," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the concept of armor or defensive covering.

One notable figure with the surname PANOPIO was Konstantinos PANOPIO (1763-1828), a Greek merchant and philanthropist from the island of Chios. He made significant contributions to the education and cultural development of his homeland, founding schools and supporting the preservation of Greek heritage.

Another historical figure was Alexios PANOPIO (1870-1942), a Greek military officer and politician. He played a prominent role in the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922 and later served as a member of the Greek parliament, representing the island of Lesbos.

It is worth mentioning that the surname PANOPIO has also been found in historical records from other parts of Greece, such as the Peloponnese region and the islands of the Aegean Sea. This indicates that the name may have spread and taken root in various regions over time.

While the surname PANOPIO is not as common today, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of Greek history and culture, with its origins rooted in the Byzantine era and the concept of military strength and defensive armor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panopio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Panopio.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Panopio was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Panopio has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Panopio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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